Lakes Area Law Dog Foundation

Our Foundation

Our story began in 1979 when the first K9 unit was added to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office in Alexandria, MN. In the last 40 years, several K9s and handlers have joined and retired from the unit.

Lakes Area Law Dogs Foundation formed in 2015 to help provide trained K9s and related services, including financial assistance for training, national certifications, seminars, and equipment.

The Lakes Area Law Dog Foundation is a separate entity, but works together with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, receiving funds from community businesses and individuals, in which do not come from the general fund.

In advance, on behalf of the Lakes Area Law Dog Foundation, we thank you for supporting our K9s and their handlers.

Support Our Dogs

K9 Hunter is a Malinois/Shepherd Mix born in the Netherlands.

Hunter is a dual purpose K9, certified with the United States Police Canine Association. Hunter is trained in handler protection, criminal apprehension, building and area searches, evidence recovery, tracking and narcotics detection.

K9 Hunter completed his initial training with the Minneapolis Police K9 Unit along with his handler Deputy Jarvi.

Deputy Jarvi and K9 Hunter also attend many community events and appearances throughout the year. He lives with his handler and his family when not working.

K9 Cain was born in Budapest Hungary. He began his career with DCSO in May of 2021.

K9 Cain is a dual purpose K9, certified with the United States Police Canine Association. Cain is trained in handler protection, criminal apprehension, building and area searches, evidence recovery, tracking and narcotics detection.

Deputy Peper and K9 Cain also attend many community events and appearances throughout the year. He lives with his handler and his family when not working.